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Belleville 1814 - 1914
Author(s): Robert Fietsam Jr., Judy Belleville, Jack Le Chien
ISBN: 9780738533339
# of Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
On Sale Date: 10/18/2004
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$21.99
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Book Description:
This book chronicles Belleville’s remarkable—if not phenomenal—rise to become the “Capitol of Southern Illinois,” a feat celebrated to no small degree by proud residents on the occasion of Belleville’s centennial celebration. Much of what contributed to Belleville’s 19th-century rise to prominence in politics and its economic growth in agribusiness, mining, banking, manufacturing, and retail sectors are illustrated here. This collection of photographs shows some of the many reasons why modern-day Bellevillian’s retain pride in the city’s history and continue their efforts to preserve it.
Author Bio: Authors Robert Fietsam Jr., Judy Belleville, and Jack Le Chien are members of the St. Clair County Historical Society. Mr. Fietsam Jr. is the immediate past president and present treasurer. Ms. Belleville and Mr. Le Chien are past chairmen of the Belleville Historic Preservation commission. Ms. Belleville played a key role in founding the Labor and Industry Museum and is the museum collections coordinator. Mr. Le Chien is chairman of the Gustave Koerner House Restoration committee.
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